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Poaching drove the evolution of tusk-free elephants

Evolve or get shot — Researchers have identified genetic factors that stop tusk development. John Timmer – Oct 21, 2021 6:55 pm UTC Enlarge / A tuskless elephant in Mozambique. Because of poaching problems, some wildlife authorities have resorted to removing the horns of rhinos to eliminate the reason they’re poached in the first place.…

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